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Future-proofing supply chains

Sustainable supply chains drive international success, GC summit hears

Global compliance will continue to get more complicated for international businesses and their GCs
Regulatory and compliance

Modern Slavery Act 2015: UK select committee calls for urgent reforms

UK legislation criticised for falling behind global standards on risks in supply chains and corporate reporting
Online Safety

Online Safety Act 2023: time to prepare as UK's Ofcom confirms start of illegal content duties

Implementation is largely on schedule with only three months for risk assessments once guidance is published in December
Regulatory and compliance

Commission finds EU consumer law inadequate to protect consumers in the digital world

Long-awaited 'fitness check' of EU consumer law is finally published, paving the way for a new Digital Fairness Act
Retail and Consumer

What is the EU Digital Product Passport and who is it for?

Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation introduces traceability tool
Life Sciences and Healthcare

England's health and social care sector can expect more change at the Care Quality Commission

Healthcare providers face uncertainty following the rollout of the single assessment framework amid public criticism
PPP/PFI

UK PFI handbacks: remember the value of technology, data and IP assets

When entering into dialogue as projects 'sunset', prioritise tech and data needs, build strategies and avoid disputes
Blockchain

Singapore's regulators set pace for blockchain and fintech 'ecosystem' advances

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is leading a regulatory race to put the city-state at the vanguard of digital change
UK Media Act

The UK Media Act 2024 takes first steps on Ofcom's roadmap to implementation

What is the current status of the Media Act and what can the broadcast and streaming industries expect next?
Cyber Security Lawyers

Safeguarding critical infrastructure and digital services: recent UK and EU developments

Organisations should carefully assess if they are likely to fall within the scope of proposed UK and EU legislation
Knowledge Notes

The UK government's first 100 days – what measures affecting business have been progressed as anticipated?

We look at some of the significant first legislative steps the new government has taken, while business awaits its first
Regulatory and compliance

Commission proposes one-year delay to the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation

Following numerous calls for postponement, a 12-month delay to implementation has been proposed